Accounting Manager

About Count On Us Controller Services

Count On Us Controller Services provides customized outsourced accounting, controller, and financial management services to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and service-based businesses. Our team serves as a trusted financial partner to clients by delivering accurate accounting, insightful reporting, budgeting support, grant management, and strategic financial guidance.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading accounting operations, financial reporting, and service delivery for an assigned portfolio of nonprofit clients. This hands-on leadership role combines direct accounting responsibilities with staff oversight, client relationship management, and accountability for accurate, timely financial deliverables.

The Accounting Manager is expected to operate independently, take ownership of client accounting needs, proactively resolve issues, and lead improvements to accounting processes. This position works closely with the Client CFO on complex accounting matters, financial reporting, and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes for assigned clients.
• Oversee and/or execute the preparation and review of financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results, investigate variances, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure financial reporting packages are accurate, complete, and ready for final Client CFO review.
• Prepare or review complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting schedules, while providing hands-on accounting support as needed.

Fund Accounting & Accounting Operations

• Oversee fund accounting, including restricted and unrestricted funds, grant tracking, functional expense allocations, and related financial reporting.
• Evaluate fund accounting structures and lead the implementation of improvements to financial tracking, allocations, internal controls, and reporting in coordination with the Client CFO.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, earned revenue invoicing and grant drawdowns, payroll, benefits, and related accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify accounting process inefficiencies and implement improvements to workflows and systems.

Team Leadership & Workflow Management

• Lead and coordinate accounting activities across assigned clients, establishing priorities, delegating responsibilities, and managing deadlines.
• Oversee the work of accountants and senior accountants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accountability.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and feedback to accounting staff.
• Identify and escalate staffing, performance, and resource constraints to firm leadership.
• Implement and maintain consistent accounting workflows and quality standards.

Client Relationship & Engagement Management

• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients.
• Lead routine client accounting meetings and communicate financial results, outstanding matters, and reporting requirements.
• Manage client engagement expectations, monitor service delivery and engagement hours, and identify potential scope changes.
• Resolve routine client accounting issues and escalate material financial, compliance, or relationship risks to the Client CFO.

Financial Planning, Audits & Special Projects

• Lead the preparation of annual operating budgets, routine forecasts, cash flow projections, and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits, including audit schedules, information requests, and resolution of accounting inquiries.
• Oversee preparation of financial information and supporting schedules for Form 990 filings, Form 1099 reporting, and other applicable external reporting requirements.
• Lead or support special accounting projects and system implementations.
• Provide hands-on accounting support as needed based on client complexity, engagement requirements, and available resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated accounting experience with the technical expertise and professional judgment necessary to manage client accounting operations.
• Experience overseeing accounting activities across multiple clients or entities.
• Direct nonprofit accounting experience, including a working knowledge of fund accounting, donor restrictions, and grant accounting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience reviewing accounting work, coordinating staff responsibilities, and managing deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, proactively solve problems, and consistently follow through on commitments.
• Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with staff oversight, client management, and competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or client advisory services.
• Experience with nonprofit audits, financial reporting systems, and accounting process automation.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Full-time Remote/Hybrid Position with in office client work two half days a week.
• Ability to respond to client inquiries and priorities within agreed-upon service expectations
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of nonprofit, government, and small business clients
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that helps organizations achieve their mission
• Benefits include accrued PTO, benefit stipend, and technology stipend

Pay: $66,400.00 - $80,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenville, SC 29601